Baker County Bail Bonds

Help for Those Arrested in Baker County

Baker County is nestled in at the top of Florida in between Nassau, Duval, Clay, Bradford, Union and Columbia counties. It is one of the more serene counties located within Florida with only about 46 residents per square mile.

Needless to say, Bake County is a popular place for enjoying the outdoors. Residents and visitors take advantage of the great opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, camping and more. Some of the best spots are St. Mary’s Shoals Park and the John M. Bethea State Forest.

Macclenny is the county seat of Baker County and only about 30 miles from downtown Jacksonville. And although the town is more rural, there are things to do within a short drive from Macclenny, such as visiting the Florida Museum-Natural History in Gainesville or catching the Ghost Tours of St. Augustine.

What is Bail Amount?

Bail is the dollar amount set for the release of a pretrial inmate by the courts. The money is used to assure the defendant will appear at all of his court appearances after being released. However, not all crimes committed allow a suspect to be eligible for bail. The best example would be someone who has been arrested for first-degree murder. If bail is paid directly to the courts for an inmate’s release, all but court fees will be refundable if the defendant abides by all requirements for his pretrial release.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR PRETRIAL RELEASE WITHOUT A CASH BOND IN FLORIDA?

What is a Jail Bond?

A jail bond (aka: bail bond) is a surety bond arranged by a Florida licensed bail bondsman. The bail bond agent allows a defendant the ability to be released from jail while awaiting his court date on a small portion of the full bail amount originally set by the courts.

How Much Does a Bail Bondsman Charge?

A Florida bondsman will charge ten percent of the full bail amount set by the magistrate judge for a state crime. This fee is also referred to as the ‘bail premium’. For example, if bail is set at $5,000, the arrestee would pay a bondsman $500 for a state bond. Any money paid to the bail bonds agent is non-refundable.

How Long Does It Take for An Inmate to Be Released After A Bond Is Posted?

Once a bond has been posted to the jail by a bail bondsman in Florida, it typically takes anywhere from two to twelve hours for the inmate to be released. For this reason, it’s important to hire an experienced and reliable bondsman for the job.

Can You Bail Someone Out of Jail Online?

Yes. You can bail someone out of jail online without leaving home. Bail Bonds Now offers an online bail bond application which is accessible from a smartphone or any computer device. If you are paying for a bail bond with a credit or debit card, the form also allows you to submit payment as well. Just call or text a bail bond officer at (904)-500-9999 to receive an access code.

Crime in Baker County

 The 2017 Florida Department of Law Enforcement crime data report for Baker County indicated there were 27,191 residents living in the area. In that same year, there were a total of 1,339 arrests made. 55 of those arrests were for violent crimes; 103 were for property crimes and 1,181 were for part II offense arrests (i.e. DUIs, drug possession, loitering, etc.). For more up-to-date information on crime statistics in Macclenny or other communities in Baker, visit SpotCrime.com.